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Ernst applauds signing of new law to protect Olympic, Paralympic athletes from abuse

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Bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) to protect amateur athletes from abuse, including sexual abuse, by coaches and employees in U.S. Olympic and Paralympic sports, recently became law. The Empowering Olympic, Paralymp...

Stivers unveils bipartisan resolution calling for Veteran-Owned Small Business Week

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Rep. Steve Stivers

U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) recently introduced a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to commemorate and acknowledge U.S. veteran-owned small businesses. “Through my military service, I’ve heard stories from many vete...

Capito, Senate colleagues seek larger C-130s inventory requirement in defense bill

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U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) recently joined a bipartisan contingent of more than a dozen of her colleagues in requesting that the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bill includes language from the U.S. House of Representatives ...

Fitzpatrick’s bipartisan bill ensures educational opportunity access for disabled veterans

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U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) recently introduced bipartisan legislation that would improve the criteria required for America’s disabled military veterans to receive federal higher education financial aid.  “We need to be doing everythin...

Tillis unveils bipartisan bill to require better VA management of veterans’ legal claims

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U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) on Nov. 10 introduced a bipartisan bill that seeks to improve legal recourse for United States military veterans who file claims against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “This bill ensures that veterans ...

Walden, Upton, Shimkus call decreased emissions data ‘welcome news’

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U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Greg Walden (R-OR) and his committee colleagues U.S. Reps. Fred Upton (R-MI) and John Shimkus (R-IL) this week voiced support for newly released federal data showing that greenhouse gas (GHG) em...

Ernst requests clarified HHS guidance on free COVID-19 testing

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For Americans who wish to return to school and work, access to COVID-19 testing is critical and they should not have to question whether such testing is covered by their insurance, according to U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and several of her Republica...

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Stauber requests unallocated pandemic-relief funds be made available to senior living facilities

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Buchanan supports bill to help veterans sickened by toxic burn pits

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Balderson commends U.S.-Mexico steel trade agreement for enhanced monitoring

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U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH) on Nov. 6 applauded U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) action that ensures Mexico will better monitor the transshipment of grain-oriented electrical s... Read more...

Portman supports concluded U.S.-Mexico steel trade negotiations

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U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) applauded a recent trade agreement with Mexico, which from the fourth quarter of 2020 onward will closely monitor shipments of grain-oriented electrica... Read more...

Cook’s SAFE Act bolsters school funding in soda ash-producing communities

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U.S. Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA) on Nov. 5 proposed legislation to require that royalties derived from the production of sodium compounds and related products be disbursed both to the st... Read more...

Collins continues support for small businesses with introduction of capital recovery bill

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U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) recently unveiled legislation aimed at propping up America’s small businesses for another year as they continue to address economic challenges asso... Read more...

Collins efforts lead to Island Institute, DOE partnership to bring on-site power to Maine islands

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U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) on Monday announced that the nonprofit Island Institute will partner with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to address high energy costs, reliabili... Read more...